Strontian Police Station is the base for local police services arcross Ardnamurchan with a team of two dedicated officers, though the police stations at Mallaig and Fort William provide additional support.
To contact the police in a non-emergency situation phone 101. The team will direct your call and enquiry accordingly.
For emergencies call 999.
Strontian Village Store and Post Office is situated on the main road running through Strontian. In addition to selling a range of groceries and houshold items the store also sells petrol and diesel from the pumps outside.
Open 08:00-19:00 Mon-Sat; 10:30-18:00 Sun
Strontian Recycling Point has facilities for mixed glass as well as a collection point for recycling clothing. Situated in the village centre close to the village shop and police station.
The Highland Council does not offer door step recycling of glass in the household blue bins so if you are on holiday here and your accommodation has no specific facility to recycle glass you can drop off your empties here.
The Lochaline Filling Station is run by The Morvern Community Trading Company to ensure the local community has access to this vital service. The pumps are fully automated and there is a 24/7 card payment system in place. A great place to fill up if you are heading out to The Isle of Mull for the day.
Open 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week - card payments
The Village Shop and Post Office is also home to the petrol station in Strontian. The two self service pumps maybe have the finest view of any petrol station in Britain. Watch out for the black duck of Strontian on Loch Sunart whilst you refuel, and if this is your first stop in Ardnamurchan, simply rejoice in the natural beauty and tranquility of the surrounds.
Open 08:00-19:00 Mon-Sat; 10:30-18:00 Sun
Relax with a cup of coffee in Cafe Sunart after a walk in The Strontian Community Woodland or a walk on the Fairies Road to Ariundle Oakwoods. This friendly small cafe in the centre of Strontian serves a wide range of meals and refreshing drinks. A well as a comfortable indoor area, Cafe Sunart has a small terrace outside from where you can watch the wee world of Strontian tick by.
A great spot to grab a cooked breakfast if you are camping nearby and a favourite with locals for lunch and teas.
With panoramic views across Loch Sunart and with Three AA Rosettes your are assured a memorable dining experience at The Kilcamb Lodge Hotel and Restaurant. The menu is inspired by the wild beauty of Loch Sunart using the very best locally sourced produce. You can chose to dine in the A la carte restaurant or the informal Driftwood Brassiere. Lunch options in the Brasserie are more simple than dinner and include sandwiches, fish and chips and a special two course menu.
Afternoon teas and Sunday lunches are also popular options for locals and visitors alike.
Strontian is famous as the village which gives its name to the element Strontium which was discovered in the hills above. The Strontian Hotel which dates back to the early 19th Century was the former mine mangers house now houses The Bothy Bar and Restaurant as well as the hotel. You can enjoy a bar snack in the informal and dog friendly Bothy Bar enjoying some wonderful views over Loch Sunart from the picture windows or dine in the more formal restaurant in the evenings. The menu includes a range of local produce and includes vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.
Set in the village of Strontian The Sunart Camping Site is just a short walk away from village facilities including shop, hotel/bar, post office, restaurant and cafe. The Sunart Camping site is an ideal base from which to explore the wonders of Sunart including The Atlantic Oakwoods at Ariundle,The old Strontian mines, Loch Shiel at Polloch and Loch Sunart as well as the wildlife wonders of Ardnamurchan, Moidart and Morvern.
Corran Point has been designated as a dark sky discovery site where you have an opportunity to see the milky way. The site is located in Ardgour by the Corran ferry terminal, at the Corran Narrows, on the shores of Loch Linnhe. Park at Corran village and head towards the red brick building by the side of the Corran Lighthouse. The coastal site can be accessed via a metal gate and provides good viewing conditions in all directions.
Please take care to avoid vehicles queuing for the Corran ferry.
